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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy: The Magic and Mystery of the Ancient Craft Revealed for Today

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Release Date
December 17, 2019
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11 hours 52 minutes
Summary
It's completely understandable if you're in the dark about alchemy. It has been practiced around the world and linked to various religious rites, scientific experiments, and, of course, magic - a series of beliefs and disciplines that defy categorization and definition.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy demystifies this ancient art with an easy-to-comprehend overview of its history, philosophies, and practices. In it, you get:
- The basic principles of alchemy - including the Three Essentials that are present in all things
- The alchemist's code - ciphers, signs, symbols, sacred geometry, and more
- A list of tonics, elixirs, and other alchemical medicines
- The three stages of alchemical transformation
- The meaning and power of the Four Elements - Fire, Water, Air and Earth - and the Fifth Element, the Quintessence
- A look at the relationship between alchemy and science
- An exploration of the significance of the Philosopher's Stone
- A behind-the-scenes tour of a medieval alchemist's laboratory
Sit back and enjoy Kris Dyer reading you The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy!

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Profile Avatar Greg S. Apr 2022

Before I listened to this book, I had no idea how important alchemy has been in the development of human philosophy, science, medicine, psychology, spirituality, and literature. It has been a central intellectual discipline for thousands of years and its influence is everywhere. It is truly a universal science, a unique merging of science, philosophy and religion that still has the power to transform us. Only Dennis William Hauck, a noted researcher in Consciousness Studies who spent many years following the roots of alchemy in our civilization, could have produced this comprehensive, insightful and inspiring view of alchemy in all its aspects. No matter what your interests or occupation, you will find something in this book to increase your creativity and transform the way you look at the world.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy: The Magic and Mystery of the Ancient Craft Revealed for Today

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy: The Magic and Mystery of the Ancient Craft Revealed for Today

Author: Dennis William Hauck
Read by: Kris Dyer
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